IEBC To Take Stern Action Against Voters Posting Marked Ballot Papers Online
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has passed stern warning against voters posting marked ballot papers online terming the action unlawful.
According to Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) such people are violating the secrecy of the ballot.
This is after a section of social media users were spotted sharing photos of marked ballot papers on various platforms.
“Voters are warned that violating secrecy of the ballot through sharing of photos of marked ballot papers is punishable by law,” said IEBC.
Election Offences Act, No 37 of 2016, says “a person attending any proceedings relating to an election and who, without lawful excuse captures an image of any marked ballot for purposes of financial gain or for showing allegiance, commits an offence.”
Anyone who contravenes this act is liable on conviction, to a fine not exceeding one million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or to both.
Investigations are ongoing to nub the culpable citizens who have gone against the law by posting marked ballot papers online.
The Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has started releasing preliminary presidential results on its portal.
The results are based on Form 34A from polling stations. The started coming in 30 minutes after voting closed at 5pm.
Anyone who contravenes this act is liable on conviction, to a fine not exceeding one million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or to both.
Investigations are ongoing to nub the culpable citizens who have gone against the law by posting marked ballot papers online.
The Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has started releasing preliminary presidential results on its portal.
The results are based on Form 34A from polling stations. The started coming in 30 minutes after voting closed at 5pm.
